Summary

  • Barcelona attack a 'huge shock' says holidaymaker

  • 2Tone taxi appeal

  • Cathedral appoints artist in residence

  • Air museum celebrates half century

  • Indian restaurant fined after 'food safety breaches'

  • Updates on Friday 18 August 2017

Live Reporting

Simon Glover

  1. Your questions on London Midland losing its rail franchise answered

    BBC News England

    Rail services in the West Midlands are to be run by a new operator from December - but what does this mean for passengers?

    West Midlands RailwayWest Midlands Rail

    West Midlands Trains Ltd says it will put £1bn into improving the routes it takes over from London Midland.

    The plans include 400 new carriages, free wifi and space for an extra 85,000 passengers on rush-hour services in Birmingham and London.

    BBC News website readers sent in questions about the takeover and you can read some of the answers here.

  2. Actress speaks out about husbands death

    Trish Adudu
    BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

    Coventry actress Holly Matthews has spoken to BBC Coventry & Warwickshire for the first time since the death of her husband.

    Holly Matthews and Ross BlairHolly Matthews

    Ross Blair - who's the son of former Sky Blues player Andy Blair - died almost three weeks ago from a brain tumour.

    His family have been raising money for charities like Myton Hospice where Ross was looked after during his illness.

    The thing that gives me massive strength in everything is knowing that Ross himself was OK with everything...he was very positive about life.

    Holly Matthews, Wife of Ross Blair

  3. Help create Coventry's 2Tone taxi

    BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

    BBC Coventry & Warwickshire needs your help to decorate a taxi to celebrate the city and the people in it.

    Coventry's 2Tone Taxi. Find out how about the project and how to get involved.

  5. Leamington 'could' host bowls in 2022 Commonwealth Games

    Victoria Park in Leamington has been revealed as the Lawn Bowls and Para Lawn Bowls venue for Birmingham's 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.

    Victoria ParkWarwick District Council

    The venue, which stages the annual National Bowls Championship, can hold over 3000 spectators.

    Hosting the Commonwealth Games bowls fixtures at the home of Lawn Bowls in England would be an incredible experience."

    Tony Allcock, Chief executive, Bowls England

  6. Council flag flying at half for Spanish terror victims

    Coventry City Council has posted a picture of a Spanish flag flying at half-mast in tribute to those caught up in two terror attacks carried out within hours of each other.

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    Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after a van drove into pedestrians in Barcelona.

    One person has died and six others wounded when a car was driven into them in Cambrils just hours later.

  7. Campaigners urge for rethink on proposed cuts to Warwickshire children’s centres

    Leamington Courier

    Campaigners are urging councillors to rethink their proposed cuts to children’s centres after handing over a 1,800-signature petition to Warwickshire County Council.

  8. Football: Sky Blues boss expecting 'tough' game

    Coventry City manager, Mark Robins, says he's expecting a difficult game against Newport County on Saturday.

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    The Sky Blues currently sit at the top of the League Two table but the Exiles visit the Ricoh Arena on a two-game unbeaten run.

    I'm expecting a really tough game, very similar to what we've faced so far. Firstly there will be a physical threat, but they've also got some decent players who will want to come and perform well at the Ricoh.

    Mark Robins, Coventry City Manager

  9. Indian restaurant fined for food safety breaches

    An Indian restaurant in Rugby has been served a £7,300 legal bill after pleading guilty to a string of food safety offences.

    Masala LoungeGoogle

    The Masala Lounge was prosecuted by Rugby Borough Council after a routine inspection uncovered a number of hygiene breaches.

    Environmental health officers visited the restaurant in March and found chest freezers with mouldy door seals, a dirty fridge and a waiter blowing on a plate of poppadoms which he said were "too hot" to serve to a customer.

  10. Rail delays between Birmingham and Coventry

    London Midland is warning rail passengers to expect delays on services running between Tile Hill and Birmingham New Street due to trespassers on the line.

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  11. Fire service pays tribute to Spain terror victims

    West Midlands Fire has taken to Twitter to express their sympathy for the people of Spain in two terror attacks carried out in quick succession.

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    Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after a van drove into pedestrians in Barcelona.

    Police later shot dead five suspected terrorists in the town of Cambrils following a second vehicle attack.

  12. Your questions on new rail franchise

    London Midland has lost its rail franchise - here are the things you wanted to know.

    Read More

  13. Disabled Coventry man says he is victim of hate crime - because his wheelie-bin is left unemptied

    Coventry Telegraph

    A disabled Coventry man claims he is the victim of hate crime - because bin men regularly fail to empty his wheelie-bins.

  14. Holidaymakers 'defiant' over Spain terror attacks

    Vic Minett
    BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

    People preparing to holiday in Spain have told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire they won't change their plans despite two terror attacks within hours of each other.

    Spain terror attackAFP

    Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after a van drove into pedestrians in Barcelona.

    Police later shot dead five suspected terrorists in the town of Cambrils following a second vehicle attack.

    I was planning on going to Barcelona but couldn't get the flights so I'm off to Madrid in 10 days. I will still go because you can't let them win."

    Raj, from Rugby

  15. Rugby: Wasps secure first pre-season win

    Wasps Rugby Club started their pre-season preparations with a win over Ulster in Belfast.

    WaspsGetty Images

    The side scored four tries in the 26-15 victory.

    They return to the Ricoh next Wednesday to face Connacht.

  16. Officers express 'appreciation' for thank you card

    Police in Warwickshire have taken to Twitter to express their gratitude for a hand-made thank you card sent to the force for their assistance following a road traffic collision.

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  17. Barcelona attack was a 'huge shock'

    A Coventry woman, who's on holiday in Barcelona, says last night's attack in the city was a "huge shock".

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    Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after a van drove into pedestrians in Barcelona before a second vehicle attack in the nearby town of Cambrils.

    Janet Powell says she had walked along the same route the van took the day before.

    It was a huge shock to see this hitting the news yesterday because it's such an amazing, buzzing, busy part of Barcelona... absolutely rammed with tourists whatever the time of day."

    Janet Powell

  18. Football: Sky Blues prepare for 'historic' game

    Clive Eakin
    BBC Coventry & Warwickshire Sport

    A little bit of history will be made at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday when Coventry City face Newport County in League Two.

    Ricoh ArenaGetty Images

    It'll be the first time the Sky Blues have played the Welsh side since they reformed in 1989.

    Coventry top the league table with six points, going into the game.

  19. Warwickshire MP hails response to Spain terror attacks

    The MP for Stratford-upon-Avon, Nadhim Zahawi, has praised the people of Spain for their response to two terror attacks within hours of each other.

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    Thirteen people were killed and dozens injured after a van drove into pedestrians in Barcelona.

    Police later shot dead five suspected terrorists in the town of Cambrils following a second vehicle attack.

  20. Missing girl found, police confirm

    A missing teenager from Beoley in Redditch, who has links to Coventry, has been found, police say.

    Cindy Worthington had been reported missing on Monday evening.

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